Another correspondent becomes inspired to write a “Carol” for our times.
(Owl enjoys these contributions immensely. Thank you.)
Below is ‘A Christmas Jingle’ to be sung to the tune of ‘Santa Claus is coming to town!’
LAND DEVELOPERS ARE COMING TO TOWN!
You better watch out
you better not cry;
you better not pout,
I’m telling you why –
Land Developers are coming to town!
They’re making a list
they’re checking it twice –
It matters not whether you’re naughty or nice –
Land Developers are coming to town!
They pinpoint those found sleeping –
they avoid those wide awake;
without a five-year housing plan
‘You’re toast – for goodness sake!’
They’re raising a glass
To profits galore –
They really don’t care
If you’re needy or poor –
Land Developers are coming to town!
They’ll build on your green spaces;
High rise is in their scope –
Alas, there’s no protection –
because ‘The Council’ just can’t cope!
You better watch out –
it’s really quite scary –
A Farringdon new town (?) –
Build, build, build in Clyst St Mary –
Land Developers are coming to town!
East Devon Watch 
As a curtain call – the following ‘chamber music’ can be sung to the tune of ‘When Santa got stuck up the chimney!’
When Members got locked in the Chamber – they began to shout,
“We have to confess – though we’ve made a huge mess – you have to let us out!
We know times look black – but don’t give us the sack – we can still make your wishes come true
Put a cross by our names, vote for us once again – because we are here just for YOU!”
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